Newly formed French biotech Kahimmune Therapeutics has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Gustave Roussy and SATT Paris-Saclay, securing rights to a technology platform designed to identify tumor antigens derived from the “dark” or non-coding genome. The spin-off, created in late 2025, plans to use the licensed technology to develop shared mRNA cancer vaccines, with an initial program targeting colorectal and pancreatic cancer.
Cereno widens clinical program as competition heats up in lung disease
Latest NewsSwedish biotech Cereno Scientific today announced the expansion of its clinical development program for its investigational small-molecule therapy, CS014, targeting rare lung diseases.
Poxel takes first step in recovery plan with €5 million equity line
Latest NewsFrench biotech Poxel is trying to stabilise its business after judicial reorganisation, with its court-approved recovery plan now moving into the execution phase. The Lyon-based company, which has spent the past year under financial pressure, received approval from the Commercial Court of Lyon last week to restructure its debt and continue operations.
Sartorius returns to a path of profitable growth in 2025
Latest NewsThe Göttingen-based life science group Sartorius AG closed the 2025 financial year, based on preliminary figures, with a marked increase in revenue and earnings. Group sales grew by 7.6% at constant exchange rates to around EUR 3.54 billion, while the operating EBITDA margin rose by 1.7 percentage points to 29.7%.
Kahimmune launches and secures exclusive license for dark-genome cancer vaccine platform
Latest NewsNewly formed French biotech Kahimmune Therapeutics has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Gustave Roussy and SATT Paris-Saclay, securing rights to a technology platform designed to identify tumor antigens derived from the “dark” or non-coding genome. The spin-off, created in late 2025, plans to use the licensed technology to develop shared mRNA cancer vaccines, with an initial program targeting colorectal and pancreatic cancer.
Origami and Ipsen join forces on protein degradation in neuroscience
Latest NewsFrench biopharmaceutical company Ipsen has entered a global collaboration and option agreement with San Diego-based biotech Origami Therapeutics to advance a small-molecule protein degrader program targeting a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder. The deal strengthens Ipsen’s early-stage neuroscience pipeline while giving Origami a potential path toward global development and commercialization
Sanofi ends 2025 on a high, but trims R&D priorities
Latest NewsParis-based drugmaker Sanofi closed 2025 with strong growth and upbeat guidance, but its latest results also reveal sharp pipeline cuts that underline a tougher phase for R&D choices.
CDMOs dominate the headlines – and Lonza delivers a clear message of strength
Latest NewsCDMOs are currently setting the agenda across the industry. Alongside peers such as Vetter, Lonza has now delivered a clear statement of intent: strong results, sharper focus and an even more determined commitment to its core business. But the stronger investment strategy internationally frightens Switzerland – at least some analysts.
Vetter: a multi-million-euro investment for new CDMO facility boost for Saarland/Germany
Latest NewsWith an initial investment of around €480 million, Ravensburg-based Vetter Pharma has now fleshed out its plans to expand operations in Saarlouis, Saarland. The former automotive site is to be redeveloped by 2031 and is expected to employ up to 2,000 people in contract development and manufacturing.
After a turbulent phase: a new milestone from Takeda for Heidelberg Pharma
Latest NewsPositive signals from a partnership with Takeda are allowing Heidelberg Pharma to push the setback from a milestone payment not received as planned from Telix somewhat into the background. Nevertheless, the company has been strongly shaken and is now hoping for calmer waters in order to drive its clinical development forward with greater focus.
Tenpoint wins FDA approval for presbyopia eye drop and raises $235 million
Latest NewsIt’s a busy day for U.K.-based Tenpoint Therapeutics, which has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for YUVEZZI, a combination eye drop for the treatment of presbyopia, while raising $235 million to support its commercial rollout at the same time.